Skilled Nursing Facilities Patient-Driven Payment Model Technical Report
Guidance for a comprehensive alternative to the current resident classification model (case-mix adjustment) within the skilled nursing facility (SNF) prospective payment system (PPS). This executive summary provides background on the current SNF PPS, introduces the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), and describes the advantages of the recommended reimbursement model.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: April 01, 2018
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